An Open Letter
To Members of Teamsters Local 399: As the New Year begins, Saving the Lives of Our Own wishes to express sincere appreciation to the Teamsters Local 399 for your continued … Continued
Industry Honors Location Managers
Hundreds of industry professionals crowded into the Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 24, honoring location managers for their work in features and television. The ceremony also recognized the many city, … Continued
Location Managers Build Homes To Help Families in Lynwood
When location managers from Local 399 traveled to Lynwood on October 30th, it wasn’t to scout a location for a new feature or television show – they were there to … Continued
Council Passes Ordinance to Adjust the Entertainment Business Tax Cap and Reduce Taxes for Film, TV and Commercial Production Companies that Shoot in LA
The below is a motion that we have been a part of for the last few months. Though it only significantly helps small commercial houses it at least shows that … Continued
With Teamster Support a Medical Mobile Unit Will Be On Set to Help Keep Members Healthy
Dear Leo, I’d like to thank you for your generous support of the 32nd Annual Heartbeat of Hollywood Golf Classic this past June. Once again, the event was a tremendous … Continued
Job Site Visits by Business Agents
Listening is an important part of any union election campaign. Even if I was re-elected by an overwhelming margin, this doesn’t mean that all of you were totally satisfied. When … Continued
Dear Members Working Under the Black Book, Location Managers’ Agreement and Casting Directors’ Agreement:
This letter is to inform you of a dues increase from $83.00 per month to $86.00 per month on January 1, 2011. As you are aware, the last dues increase … Continued
Hollywood Drivers Approve New Agreement
Teamster Magazine November/December 2010 Two-Year Pact Receives 97 Percent Approval After contentious negotiations that went down to the wire, Local 399 in Hollywood, Calif. reached an agreement for a new … Continued
Mutual Aid and Assistance Pact between the Teamsters and IATSE Continues
The News Release dated August 5, 2010 stated, The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees have entered into an agreement to work together toward … Continued
Our Agenda for the Future
By Leo T. Reed Thank you for your overwhelming support in the recent election where Leo Reed was re-elected 80.5% over Mitch Masoner 19.4%. Celebrating our election victory shouldn’t last … Continued
